So one of my shocks is clearly done, it's knocking pretty badly and there is dried up liquid residue on the shock.
Just looking for some advice, the price of a new shock absorber and inserts are about the same, should I just get a new insert or whole new shock?
I imagine the insert is much more easy/quick to replace which would be a plus...
Also, any personal reccomendations on where to buy them.
Cheers.
Blown shock - New insert or whole new shock?
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Re: Blown shock - New insert or whole new shock?
to be honest, I would think the new shock is easier to refit, as you don't have to mess with opening the strut up.
I bought a Koni ssk153 kit, which included 4 x inserts, and red lowered springs - but didn't rate the springs that much
are these standard Toyota struts for an NA? or replacement bilsteins for a turbo?
Ian
I bought a Koni ssk153 kit, which included 4 x inserts, and red lowered springs - but didn't rate the springs that much
are these standard Toyota struts for an NA? or replacement bilsteins for a turbo?
Ian
Re: Blown shock - New insert or whole new shock?
i have a second hand set of rev 3 struts if you want to keep costs down. ill sell as a pair or 4 if you want. they are a bit rusty but never had issues with them ive just changed to a full set of superstreets.
let me know if there any use and il take pics at the weekend
let me know if there any use and il take pics at the weekend
Re: Blown shock - New insert or whole new shock?
all depends if you got the rebuildable struts and i'd be tempted to replace a matching pair i.e. both sides
yes, refurbishing a shock is time consuming. Go for the simpler complete shock if for ease
yes, refurbishing a shock is time consuming. Go for the simpler complete shock if for ease
Re: Blown shock - New insert or whole new shock?
Right, need to order one this week, where else sell them apart from Ebay and TCB parts(standard NA rev2 shock)?
Also, what is involved in changing a shock? How long should it take for a mechanic?
Cheers.
Also, what is involved in changing a shock? How long should it take for a mechanic?
Cheers.